Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, His Excellency Peter Obi, paid a visit to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), specifically to the Faculty of Dentistry located in Enugu, today. The visit was met with enthusiastic cheers and admiration from students and faculty members alike, who were visibly thrilled to welcome the respected statesman.
Obi, known for his deep commitment to education and youth empowerment, engaged warmly with students, sharing words of encouragement and inspiration. Many students, overwhelmed with joy, took the opportunity to greet him, take photographs, and express their appreciation for his leadership and consistent advocacy for quality education in Nigeria. Their smiles and excitement spoke volumes about the connection they felt with the former governor.
During the visit, Obi interacted with both faculty members and students, commending the Department of Dentistry for its academic excellence and the critical role it plays in healthcare development in the country. He emphasized the importance of investing in education, especially in specialized areas like dentistry, to ensure Nigeria's health sector is equipped with well-trained professionals.
Obi also took a brief tour of the department’s facilities, observing the equipment and learning environment. He expressed his hope for better government support for institutions like UNN and encouraged the students to remain focused and diligent in their academic pursuits, despite the numerous challenges facing the country’s education sector.
The visit was not just symbolic but served as a morale booster to many young Nigerians studying in the medical field. Several students took to social media to share moments from Obi’s visit, describing it as “a day to remember†and “a rare honour.â€
Peter Obi’s presence at UNN once again reaffirmed his popularity among the youth and academia, and his consistent message of hope, accountability, and national development continues to resonate across institutions in the country.